Customs and traditions: Famadihana ceremony in Madagascar

When you go to a foreign place, sightseeing is sometimes not enough if you want to learn about the place’s culture, or how the people there live. Visiting during a festival or a celebration of any kind can bring out the best in any destination.

You’ll still be able to visit sights, but you’ll also have the backup option of participating to an important event in the lives of the inhabitants, and learning about their customs and traditions. And if you’re in Madagascar, you might want to take a peek to how Famadihana, one of the biggest festivals in the country, is celebrated. …

Top 5 winter festivals in 2011

Carnaval de Quebec

The month of December is almost over, but there is still plenty let of winter in case you haven’t managed to do any winter activities yet. One of the best things about winter, in addition to the holidays and the winter sports, are the festivals.

Evey country has its winter festivals, and while they all originate from different traditions and customs, they all have one thing in common: their main goal is to allow people to have fun. So prepare yourself with a mug for mulled wine and good cheer, and enjoy the top 5 winter festivals in 2011. …

The best wine festivals in the world

Benjamin Franklin once said that the discovery of wine is more important because the discovery of a new constellation, because there are enough starts in the sky already. This goes to show how highly we think of wine in our day to day lives, and how much we can appreciate a nice glass of it next to a plate of good food.

And when we humans really love something, we write about it, sing about it, paint about it and last bu not least, we organize festivals. Wine festivals are meant not only to celebrate our love for this beverage, but they are also a great opportunity to taste some unique or rare sorts, and mingle with other fellow enthusiasts. For all the wine lovers among you, here’s a list of the best wine festivals in the world. …

Five great summer music festivals in the US

One of the best things about summer is that there are tons of music festivals that you can attend. The US is famous for its festivals, for example the iconic Woodstock. Since the 60’s, music festivals have sprung like mushrooms all over the states, so it’s easy to find a festival with your favourite kind of music.

We’ve compiled a list of the best summer music festivals in the US, and even if its the end of summer, you can already start planning where to go next year. …

Weird and funny festivals around the world

La Tomatina festival

Visiting a place during a festival is like seeing a completely new face of the town and city you’re visiting. Sometimes it can completely transform a sleepy little town into a bustle of music and colour, and in the case of lively anthills (like Rio, or New Orleans), it makes them even more gaudy and energetic.

But what about festivals that are plain strange, festivals that celebrate things that you’ve never even imagined that anyone would like to celebrate? For example, radishes, or cheese rolling. While not exactly the most glamorous way to spend a day or two of your holiday, these festivals will surely bring a smile on your face (or at least make you giggle). Here are some of the weirdest and funniest festivals on the planet. …

Tasty destinations: Top Food Festivals Worldwide

Each trip comes with a different destination and features a separate goal. You visit Paris to make a tour of the most important museums, history-soaked buildings and to gaze at the Eiffel Tower, you go to the Caribbean to bake yourself under the sun, to relax on a comfy beach chair or to do all sorts of water sports or you can make Austria your destination for a top-notch ski resort. Therefore, travelling is all about discovering new places, relaxing, admiring architectural or natural wonders that are famous worldwide. However, there is another goal that adventure-seekers may have in mind when travelling and that is…food! Well, to be more precisely food adorned with fun and served each year at the most exquisite food festivals across the world! Every year, the food festivals draw many tourists fond of dainties, but also curious travelers eager to taste the traditional dishes and local veggies and fruit displayed. …